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Downcast can be set to automatically download new episodes of podcasts in the background.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Auto-downloads podcasts
Downcast can be set to automatically download new episodes of podcasts in the background.
Pro Adjustable playback speed
You can change the playback speed to fit your needs up to 3x the speed.
Pro Sync between iOS devices
Downcast can synchronize podcasts and settings across iOS devices through iCloud.
Pro Accesses iTunes podcast library
Pro Supports password-protected feeds
Pro Gesture shortcuts
Downcast supports multi-touch gestures for navigating around.
Pro Sleep timer
You can set Downcast to shut off podcasts after a set amount of time.
Pro Adjustable skip interval
Pro Set the end time to be x seconds / minutes from the end time.
The ability to set the end time to be x seconds / minutes from the end is so excellent.
Pro Set the start time to be x seconds / minutes from the start time.
The ability to set the start time to be x seconds / minutes from the start time is amazing.
Pro Straightforward discovery system with feed support
This app helps users subscribe to podcasts through browsing top lists and categories as well as entering a feed or OPML address.
Pro Simple to use UI
Downcast has a straightforward, intuitive user interface.
Pro Mac App available
Pro Can stream episodes without downloading
Pro Can prioritize playlists
You can have Downcast prioritize your playlists automatically, allowing you to listen to podcasts in the order your prefer without you having to manually reorganize them.
Pro Set how long you wish to keep your podcasts locally
Downcast can be set to automatically remove podcasts that have been on your device for a certain amount of time or take up a certain amount of space on your device. This can be done to groups of podcasts or on a per podcast basis.
Pro AirPlay support
Pro Prioritizes show notes
Selecting a podcast for playback will bring up shownotes, instead of the more common choice of album art.
Pro Responsive support
Developer provides prompt and understanding support with problems raised/questions asked.
Pro Multiple Calendar + Multiple Task functionality
Allows you to manage multiple calendars and multiple task (Google) accounts with ease.
Pro Multiple flexible widgets
Allows you to customise the look/feel of the widget, even after it has been created. Show different calendar/task accounts per widget.
Pro Advanced scheduling options
Every 2 weeks, then edit four weeks in for 'This and following instances' etc., perfect with Google Calendar.
Cons
Con Extremely buggy
Around mid-2015 Downcast implemented some code that started to leave infinite loop processes that have the potential to cause the phone to heat up, lag, crash Downcast, or crash other apps. The bugs have only continued to get worse. Go with Overcast or Pocket Casts, or even Podcatcher for the Downcast feel.
Con Doesn't sync with iTunes
Con Trackers!
Con Unskippable Ads
Users are forced to sit through a timer window every day before the ads will skip (for that day). Stupidly poor idea for a "Business" focused calendar app.
Con Isn't multi-platform
No option to manage from PC, it would be cool if there was multi-platform for this app as website, Windows App, Mac OS, etc.
Con Support
